Bareskrim Investigates Suspected Money Laundering in Ko Erwin's Narcotics Network; Former Bima Police Chief Questioned
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Narcotics Crime Directorate of Bareskrim Polri is delving into allegations of money laundering offences (TPPU) related to the narcotics network of Erwin Iskandar, alias Ko Erwin.
In the investigation process, investigators have examined former Bima Police Chief AKBP Didik Putra Kuncoro, ex-Head of Narcotics Unit at Polres Bima AKP Maulangi, and Ais Setiwati, the coordinator treasurer of Ko Erwin’s network.
Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, stated that the examinations are being conducted to trace the flow of funds and assets originating from narcotics criminal activities.
“Examinations are being carried out to deepen the allegations of fund flows and assets derived from narcotics criminal acts. Investigators are also exploring the possibility of parties who may have benefited from or assisted in concealing the proceeds of crime,” said Eko in his statement on Friday (8/5/2026).
He emphasised that this approach is part of the strategy to break the narcotics business chain, including halting the flow of funds suspected to support the network’s activities.
In the investigation process, the Narcotics Crime Directorate of Bareskrim Polri is conducting financial transaction analyses, document examinations, and the seizure of several pieces of electronic evidence related to the case.
“This step represents Polri’s commitment to breaking the narcotics distribution chain, including stopping the flow of criminal proceeds used to support network activities,” he added.
Police are also tracing assets suspected to originate from narcotics criminal acts.
For this case, parties proven to be involved may be charged under Law No. 35 of 2009 on Narcotics and Law No. 8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Eradication of Money Laundering Crimes.
Polri also urges the public to support anti-narcotics efforts by providing information on illicit drug distribution activities or suspicious financial transactions.
Director of Narcotics Crimes at Bareskrim Polri, Brigadier General Eko Hadi Santoso, stated that the determination of suspects was made after investigators held a case review.
“On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the investigation team conducted a case review for determining the status of money laundering suspects with underlying narcotics crimes,” said Eko in his statement on Wednesday.